any help with suspension problem and wheel size guys?

[alloywheelsinternational]

hi and welcome to all you it been a long time.
i had th car for sale last mont but after another trip to oxegen in ireland and restricted speed on the n50 i am now going to keep the car.
i have a few plans in mind but am afraid to do down the wrong route.
i just got full 70,000 mile service done including belts etc and all is driving well. i am now in the process of changing th look of the car.
i am sitting on blck wheels on white car and they do look ok but i am changing to a set of rota lightweight white wheels this week.
i am also going to fit full kit, DC side skirts, Creative sports front bumper and DC rear valance along with mini hiro or version R spoiler.
i have had a few quotes on prices but i am wanting to know if anyone has any of these parts for sale?
also getting back to the suspension,.
i am running 215/35/18 at present and it aint the most comfortable, i was thinking of lowering the car as it sits too high but should i drop the wheels to a 17" with springs or stick with 18" wheels?
will i run into any problems?
i know this is a mouthfull but if anyone can help me out i would appreciate ite.
looking for suspension, either coilover or spring and sizes??
Front Bumpr
Skirts DC
Rear Valance
Boot Spoiler
Rear Cluusters.

have been trying to do a deal with jay from ftoocuk on some of this but if anyone else can help plese pm me.

oh and if you are looking for wheels i have some in stock for the FTO cheap. look here!
http://www.alloywheelsinternational.com/template.html
all in 17" or 18" 17" wheels only £70 per wheel 18" £85 per wheel please enquire

[Myfeckin FTO]

......i am running 215/35/18 at present and it aint the most comfortable, i was thinking of lowering the car as it sits too high but should i drop the wheels to a 17" with springs or stick with 18" wheels?................
will i run into any problems?...............looking for suspension, either coilover or spring and sizes??.............

17 or 18 inch wheels will really depend upon what your priorities are when it come to your car - if its looks - then go for 18's with coilovers.

If its for road performance (and to keep some comfort level) I reckon you are better off on lightweight 17's with high performance rubber - change the dampers to something like KYB's and your springs of choice (Tein / Apex etc) - upgrade to poly bushes all round and make sure your droplinks are in good nick. The fact that this option is a hell of a lot cheaper and better performing as a road car than going down the road of coilovers and 18's (+ rubber costs) makes it a no brainer for me.

[alloywheelsinternational]

next question is what kit do you recommend and who is best for prices?
i am after the kit right so idont mind what i spend but i do not want to lose any more comfort than i already have.
any recommendations?
spring & shock kit price: ?
Full coilover Price: ?

[Myfeckin FTO]

next question is what kit do you recommend and who is best for prices?
i am after the kit right so idont mind what i spend but i do not want to lose any more comfort than i already have.
any recommendations?
spring & shock kit price: ?
Full coilover Price: ?

Kit is a matter of taste - just remember a moulded kit will usually not be as good a fit as an original part. Prices vary widely and I could write a book on what parts suit what so take a look at gallerys and make your own mind up. Everyone seems to have a different opinion on what looks best so its really a matter of taste. I like the front facelift DC spoiler and DC side skirts and a hiro rear but I wouldn't really bother with a rear valance though I like what Jay has done with his new VS bumper with the diffuser.

Springs and shocks - I made this decision 18 months ago and went with a set of KYB's and Apex springs and they really improved the handling and ride - http://www.camskill.co.uk/products.php? ... b0s585p416 - 229GBP in Camskill at the mo - add 99GBP for Apex springs - http://www.camskill.co.uk/products.php? ... b0s584p412 - and you are looking at at least double the price for coilovers which start at 600GBP +. Any money saved should be used on poly bushes and shortened droplinks where needed - this will really tighten up your car - you really won't recognise your car after its done - the best mod I have made to my car by a very long way. Most of us drive an FTO between 18-12years old that is still running on orig dampers and in some cases on the orig droplinks and bushes and the car is handling nowhere near its true capabilities.